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Nathaniel Greene Close Memorial Park

Springfield, Missouri

Welcome to Nathaniel Greene Close Memorial Park in Springfield, Missouri. This park is famous for it's gardens including the Mizumoto Japanese Garden and the Greene County Botanical Center. Come see the butterfly house, bring the children to the playground, or try your luck on Smith Golf Course.

To contact the Springfield park office please call 417-864-1049.

Springfield Missouri Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted all parks open at 5:00 a.m. and close at 11:00 p.m.

*The following are prohibited; defacing public property, harming wildlife, littering.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; bicycles, camping, fires, fishing, motor vehicles, picnicking.

*All dogs must be leashed and waste removed.

Please respect these and all local, State of Missouri, and United States statutes.

This park's baseball/softball facilty is a backstop and the soccer field is informal so bring your own goals.

257.27 acresabout 190 football fields
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Acreage257.27
Managed byCity of Springfield
Address2400 S Scenic Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807
Coordinates37.172578, -93.328513
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